This project began in 2014 when I was unable to raise funds for a complex movement-theater work. After feeling stuck for awhile, I invited a few beloved colleagues to do what we love & would do anyway, without having to raise a pile of money. In a manner befitting our nomadic, frugal choreographer lifestyles, we met in studios around the world wherever we intersected. I was adamant about one thing: working with artists I love with whom I share deep connections.

What's evolved is a performance project, directed by me, with a group of eight dream-collaborators – stellar improvisers all, representing a diversity of ages & nationalities:

Debra Wanner (NYC), Wendy Perron (NYC), Eva Karczag (Netherlands/NYC), Sally Dean (London), Paige Barnes (Seattle), Stephanie Skura (WA), Juliette Mapp (NYC) & Shelley Hirsch (NYC, vocalist). Five women in their 60’s, three in their forties. Immersed, empowered, individualistic performing is our priority. There is splendor in older performers who continue to be at it and able -- their dancing infused with nuance & inner life.

Why surreptitious? We began with no funding or institutional support, worked privately in small studios around the world, & sometimes via skype in our homes. During 2016 the entire group met in New York City & evolved durable structures.

A process rather than project, each performance is different. Though structures and personnel may change, underlying values remain: diversity, individual autonomy, respectful collaboration, valuing the subconscious, deep connections amidst differences. Though our process began in what now feels like a former era, it evolved as an early response to what I’ve long perceived as a fascistic element in traditional dance methodology, so I call what we’re doing ‘anti-fascistic dance’.

“One of the best performances I’ve seen in years.”Mary Griffin, former Director, The Kitchen, NYC

“Powerfull and hilarious...not easy to do. One of the most creative events I've see in years and years! So much variety. A big congratulations to you and your team. Wondrous!” Antonio Petracca, Visual Artist, Former Curator of Pyramid Arts Center, Rochester, NY

"I love the Roulette performance on YouTube. The work is so expressive - dancers break movement into elements, then use the elements as vocabulary to construct communication with each other (dialog) and solo (soliloquy). And always with the viewer/audience - tension, release, dramatic buildup - it has a narrative flow that grabs me, holds me, & pulls me along. And it's fun. Congratulations!" Steve Hanft, Audience member

“Lattice-work of individual to collective interface. There was so much good feeling in that room. I love being surprised by everybody.” Wendy Perron, performer, former Editor-in-Chief of Dance Magazine

“Along with all our work, the immersive scores, & organic structures we’ve found, what gives these performances their unique fabric is the depth of caring & connection, the histories, trust, & the love.” Stephanie Skura

“It was a fantastic experience, and you're a wonderful director, giving all of us unlimited freedoms within clear parameters, with great generosity. I loved our rehearsals, loved performing, and hope there are many more opportunities for us to come together. There’s much to say, but words are often inadequate. I hope my dancing says everything I want to tell you. “ Eva Karczag, performer

“This process and journey with you and the other women means so much for me -- thank you for this gift in my life! “ Sally Dean, performer